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FJ52 RCU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,498 mi
Last recorded102,498 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 RCU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 102,498 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,752 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 98,752 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,408 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 91,097 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,800 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 85,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,763 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 69,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,167 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 62,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,038 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 54,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,305 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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FJ52 RCU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ52 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ52 RCU registered?

FJ52 RCU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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